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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Nearly three years after the Market Street Bridge closed, local officials say planning for a replacement is moving forward as they work to settle key questions about where the new crossing should go and what it should look like. The Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning...
Empty storefronts in Steubenville could soon see new life as the city begins enforcing a vacant property registration program aimed at holding owners accountable and improving maintenance of long-empty buildings. City officials say vacant buildings can affect surrounding neighborhoods, and they are working to address the issue. They say one...
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Questions about water bill transparency were heard by the Jefferson County commissioners after residents raised concerns about charges and inconsistencies on their bills. During Thursday’s meeting, a resident voiced concerns about discrepancies in his water bills. Commissioners said they are working with the water department...
Most truck stops today mean a drive-thru window and a bag of fries eaten over the steering wheel. But scattered along Ohio’s two-lane highways and rural corridors, a handful of old-school truck stops still keep a real diner inside, with booths, coffee refills, and plates of pot roast. These...
Jake from State Farm is standing on a downtown sidewalk as a six-foot nutcracker. He has company, too. More than 200 handcrafted nutcrackers fill the streets of one Ohio town each holiday season. Ebenezer Scrooge, Rosie the Riveter, and Benjamin Franklin all get the wooden-soldier treatment. A local family carves...
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — More than 75 years after he was reported missing in Korea, 1st Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert is coming home to Steubenville, where visitation and funeral services are set for Saturday, November 14, according to Vinson Mortuary, LLC, which is handling arrangements. Gilbert, formerly of 410 Grant Street in Steubenville, was born April […]
MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Mingo Junction is among the communities selected to receive federal dollars aimed at jump-starting local “Opportunity Zone” projects, funding that is intended to spur economic development and support revitalization efforts. In Mingo Junction, some of the plans tied to the funding focus on...
After four years of work, Wheeling’s Streetscape Project is still not finished, but state road officials say the end is in sight. The West Virginia Division of Highways said the project needs a few more weeks as crews wrap up remaining work. WVDOH District 6 Manager Brian Kucish said crews are finishing up “punchlist items.”
A barn that once belonged to a Ross family relative has completed its slow crawl down Route 519 to Ross Farm in Glyde, Washington County, giving the farm a new home for its sheep after fire destroyed the original structure in February. Crews steered the 70-foot-wide barn using remote-controlled equipment and a joystick, guiding it along the route to its new foundation.
In the wake of this week's tragedy in Mt. Lebanon, mental health is top of mind, including for first responders.
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Vendors from multiple states have made the trip to the Highlands to take part in a Christmas craft show. The Highlands Sports Complex is hosting Christmas at the Highlands from Nov. 6-8 and will feature 218 vendors. KC Productions Event Coordinator Kevin Carroll says they have to turn a lot […]
WHEELING, WV – The magic of Christmas is returning to Elm Grove! The Elm Grove Business Association (EGBA) is excited to announce its annual Christmas in the Grove celebration, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026. This festive community tradition brings together families, local businesses, and neighbors for a day filled with holiday spirit, community pride, and Christmas memories.
OHIO - Governor Mike DeWine has announced 14 areas in the Mahoning Valley as federal Opportunity Zones to spur long-term investment and growth. DeWine announced the Opportunity Zones 2.0 with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, naming 260 census tracts—small subdivisions of a county used for national population data—across the state to encourage outside investment.
In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...
Columbiana County voters backed Republicans by wide margins in Ohio’s top races in the November 3 general election — the opposite of how the state as a whole voted — according to the Columbiana County Board of Elections’ final unofficial results, covering all 73 of the county’s 73 precincts. The board reported 35,214 ballots cast […]
WHEELING, W.Va. – The City of Wheeling’s inclusion in West Virginia’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 program provides a valuable new tool to attract private investment, encourage business expansion and create opportunities for continued economic growth. The designation, part of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s selection of 52 Opportunity Zones throughout...
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Carroll County’s results from the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election remain unofficial, and the Carroll County Board of Elections is now in the review period that must come before any result is certified. Polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to the board, which conducted the unofficial canvass […]
Crowds gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, moving along a revised route through the city center on the Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street.
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of area kids, along with their families, packed the parking lot at Bass Pro Shops to officially welcome Santa Claus to the Highlands. Families braved the chilly temperatures as Santa made his much-anticipated arrival accompanied by fire trucks, marching bands and, of course, reindeer. Outside the store, he stopped […]
Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. A "Salute to Veterans: Honoring Service, Inspiring Community" event is taking place from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 along 10th Street in downtown New Brighton. The free community-oriented event to honor veterans starts with a flag raising ceremony led by the PA District 37 Freemasons and members of the American Legion, along with the singing of the National Anthem by local student Kash Stevenson. Other activities include touch-a-truck with fire, medic, law enforcement and military vehicles, children's activities by WQED, Home Depot and Neighborhood North Museum of Play, local vendors and food trucks and veterans organizations offering information and resources for veterans and their families. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11